Bessus Nouiogalation Daily Rites

Adgarion for Coligny Calendar Rites

Coligny Calendar-Based Daily Rituals

Amidst various cultural practices, one custom is the concept of daily offerings. These offerings are typically small and are accompanied by humble prayers or invocations. Engaging in these rituals serves the purpose of ingraining piety as a habitual practice.

Excellence, then, being of these two kinds, intellectual and moral, intellectual excellence owes its birth and growth mainly to instruction, and so requires time and experience, while moral excellence is the result of habit or custom.

Aristotle, ‘Nicomachean Ethics, Book II’

While it wouldn’t be accurate to claim that we derived our idea solely from this quote, it aligns well with our concept and is agreeable. When we turn our (Îanoi) virtues into habits, we are more likely to adhere to them. This is significant as it reflects our commitment to being responsible community members and true to ourselves. Moreover, these actions are pleasing to the Dêuoi we worship. To cultivate the virtue of dêuocariâ (piety) as a habit, we devised a practical system. This approach serves as a means to enhance our connections with the Dêuoi and fortify our adherence to Bessus (customs) along with taking part in Cantos Roti (gifting cycle) which fosters Sumatreiâ (Good Relationship). We pondered, “What kind of daily ritual setup would have been logical for a member of our Toutâ?”

In this pursuit, we turned to the most renowned piece of Gaulish timekeeping — the Coligny Calendar. Drawing inspiration from it, we formulated a methodology for daily adaððoues (rituals). Our intention was to keep the structure straightforward, and coincidentally, it aids in remembering the current Coligny Calendar date.

For members of Bessus Nouiogalation (BNG), consistent adherence is only obligatory for those in the Delgaunos tier. Nevertheless, it is encouraged for Toution to make an attempt. This framework applies to all months, with one distinction between 29 and 30-day months. Given that this is a BNG arrangement, it should be unsurprising that each of our Toutâdeuoi (deities of a group) are represented with a day each.

A simple offering suffices for these daily rituals. A suggested item to consider offering is incense, as it is readily accessible, cost-effective, and generally well-regarded as a suitable offering. Another recommendation is to integrate these adaððoues (rituals) into your everyday schedule. Align them with your waking moments, before sleep, or after bathing. Associating them with other daily activities is notably beneficial.

Common Questions

What about Bituatîs (land beings)?
Generally, these adaððoues (rites) are done indoors. Though indeed it could be possible to offer to them indoors, it is generally encouraged to meet them in their domains. This, and taking into account that the Gauls knew of cooler winters, and many places of very cold ones. As such, we didn’t want to put it on anyone to make such a trip in inclement weather when it may be unsafe.

What if one wishes to do more than the amount of offerings in the structure? Or gives worship to more Dêuoi than the structure accommodates?
It’s worth mentioning that what we’ve done here is merely provide a baseline. One can always do more. Those who do undoubtedly will easily be able to figure out a pattern that works for them. Whether it be multiple adaððoues in the same day, or simply offering to different Dêuoi on the open day. On the last open day of the seven day structure, one doesn’t have to stick to the same Dêuoi every week. It could be different Dêuoi each time. The free spot allows for either a set-aside space for devotional relations or a chance to build new relationships.

The Breakdown

We use our Coligny Calendar app
From the beginning of the month, our structure is as follows:

Each First Quarter moon, we will have a new Calendar for you all.

• 1 – Ogmios (Ancestor of the Gauls)
• 2 – Toutatis (Guardian of the Toutâ)
• 3 – Suleuiâs (Good Guides)
• 4 – Materês (Knowers of fate, life givers)
• 5 – Regentiâ (Ancestors)
• 6 – Celtînâ (Mother of Virtue)
• 7 – A “Dêuos of your choice”, or none. Though the former is strongly recommended. Also useful if there is a previous day that one missed. The free spot allows for either a set-aside space for devotional relations or a chance to build new relationships.

This cycle repeats for days 8-14. Thus, we arrive at the middle of the month.

• 15 – Carnonos (Way opener, guardian between worlds)

After which, the cycle of the first 14 days repeats. Which covers days 16-29.

• 30 – Carnonos (Way opener, guardian between worlds)
  Carnonos will only show up again in a month with 30 days.
  30-day months are marked matis (good, favorable)
  29-day months are marked anmatis (bad, unfavorable)

May the Dêuoi look favorably upon the attempt, and may they give blessings to you all.

Adgarion for Coligny Calendar Rites

You can find the format of our rites HERE

Ogmios

Diioi I, VIII, XVI, XXIII
Days, 1, 8, 16, 23

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Galatos

Diioi II, IX, XVII, XXIV
Days, 2, 9, 17, 24

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Suleuiâs

Diioi III, X, XVIII, XXV
Days, 3, 10, 18, 25

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Materês

Diioi IV, XI, XIX, XVI
Days, 4, 11, 19, 26

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Regentiâ

Diioi V, XII, XX, XVII
Days, 5, 12, 20 ,27

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Celtînâ

Diioi VI, XIII, XXI, XXVIII
Days 6, 13, 21, 28

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Free Day

Diioi, VII, XIV, XXII, XXIX
Days, 7, 14, 22, 29
(Refer to Toutâdêuoi and Toutâregentiâ)

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Carnonos

Diios XV, XXX
Days, 15, 30

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